iOS 26 Beta 8: Likely Final Public Beta Before Release

Apple has released the eighth developer beta of iOS 26 and subsequently made a public beta available for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 and tvOS 26. This rollout suggests the beta testing phase is nearing its end and that a Release Candidate (RC) will likely follow soon after Apple’s September 9 event, with a final public release expected mid‑September.

What’s new

• Beta 8 seeded to developers first, then released to public beta testers.
• iOS 26 includes enhancements to Apple intelligence, improved voice dictation, live translation, and integration features for image search.
• This build is likely the last public test before a release candidate and final launch.

Timeline

Observers expect the RC shortly after Apple’s Sep 9 event, with a public release around September 15–17.

Sources & further reading

For more details, see AppleInsider: AppleInsider — Apple seeds developer beta 8 of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26

Related coverage: MacRumors forum discussion

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